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85296 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Clinical Trial Methods Center of Excellence
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
8AM - 5 PM EST Standard Day Shift
Pay Range:
$28.55 - $42.85
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA) Reviews complex study protocols, sponsor agreements, informed consent forms and related documents as needed to determine whether a study is a qualifying clinical trial.
- Develop coverage (billing) grids in OnCore. Analyzes Medicare benefit policies, coverage determinations, and medical practice guidelines related to study specific interventions (e.g., physical exams, labs, radiological scans, etc.).
- Collaborates with the Principal Investigator and the clinical research team to finalize the MCA and designate funding sources for research costs.
- As needed, develops a comprehensive cost analysis for the clinical research study when preparing the initial study budget. Provides CRMS/WISER training to study staff and entry level colleagues.
- Maintains a library of information on standards of care, National Coverage Decisions (NCDs), Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs), etc.
- Stays abreast of Medicare, sponsor and other federal policy and regulatory issues.
Budget Development and Negotiation
- Works with the Principal Investigator and the clinical research team to develop an internal budget that includes all costs applicable to the study.
- Develops detailed final budgets by identifying all activities, tests and procedures to be performed during the conduct of the study based on the protocol, study calendar and other study documents. Creates visit schedule and budget in OnCore.
- Negotiates with sponsors to reach agreements appropriate to the costs of the trial (as needed).
- In collaboration with Research Billing Team, reviews patient care charges associated with each clinical research study on a periodic basis.
- Works with Special Billing and Department post-award personnel to ensure that charges for all patient procedures are treated appropriately.
Financial Management
- Supports the study team in the financial management of clinical trials originating from federal, foundation, and industry funds by performing all accounts receivable functions. Generates and sends invoices to study sponsors.
- Tracks and monitors receivables from sponsors, including pass-through fees and milestone payments. Generates reports to project study financials. Reconciles payments received to OnCore and CORE Connect (Oracle Cloud institutional financial system).
- Notifies Financial Services of appropriate study account to receive payment. Resolves any financial issues with sponsor as needed.
- Ascertain amount paid and remaining amount due on assigned study sponsor accounts; establish payment plan with Department.
- Contact guarantors regarding past due accounts; re-evaluate existing payment plans as needed when account is delinquent.
- Follow up with Departments to ensure proper amounts are collected; independently recommend action to be taken regarding the account.
- Initiate calls to Departments to ascertain whether the proper amount has been paid on the research account.
- Mail financial statements to Departments.
- Review balances on account and communicate with Departments via phone and email to explain professional and hospital billing and collection policy and procedure.
- At the completion of the study, supports Department post-award personnel and Sponsored Programs in the review of revenue received prior to close out of the study account. Supports the closeout of study activities in OnCore, ClinCard and EPIC.
Reporting and Analysis
- Prepares analyses and reports of clinical trial financials for presentation to Clinical Research Administration Managers, Directors, study teams, Financial Services, and others as requested.
- Assists Principal Investigators with budget monitoring and prepares projections. Production of ad hoc analyses as needed.
Systems Support
- Primary user of OnCore, ClinCard and EPIC.
- Provides education and assistance as needed to new users and study team members in the use and functionality of OnCore and ClinCard.
General Support
- Prioritizes job tasks; demonstrates willingness to assist Manager/Director in the completion of special projects and daily tasks to support the Department’s productivity and efficiency.
- Demonstrates responsibility for personal development by participating in continuing education offerings. Performs other related duties incidental to work described herein.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field with 3 years of relevant experience in clinical research as a financial analyst or similar position.
- Knowledge of OnCore, ClinCard, and/or EPIC research administration is required.
- Minimum of 3 years of Business Office experience in a healthcare environment or Research Office experience preferred.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent phone etiquette and internal/external customer service skills, required.
- Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with computerized databases (e.g., Microsoft Excel), word processing (e.g., Microsoft Word), and presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint).
- Demonstrates ability to work independently and manages competing priorities.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
The Financial Analyst I OCR is a position that resides in the Office of Clinical Research (OCR). Under the direction of a Clinical Research Administration Manager, the position is a high-level performer of clinical research administration functions and activities. The position will support and mentor entry-level and mid-level colleagues with assigned activities. The Senior Clinical Research Financial Analyst may be assigned any of the following pre-award or post-award activities for a portfolio of clinical research studies: calendar builds in OnCore (clinical trial management system); Coverage Analysis; budget development and negotiation in OnCore; the setup of studies in ClinCard (electronic participant payment); ClinCard payment coordination; sponsor invoicing; sponsored account invoicing; accounts receivable activities in OnCore; study closeout in OnCore, ClinCard, and EPIC (electronic health record and patient billing system).
Department:
85296 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Clinical Trial Methods Center of Excellence
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
8AM - 5 PM EST Standard Day Shift
Pay Range:
$28.55 - $42.85
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA) Reviews complex study protocols, sponsor agreements, informed consent forms and related documents as needed to determine whether a study is a qualifying clinical trial.
- Develop coverage (billing) grids in OnCore. Analyzes Medicare benefit policies, coverage determinations, and medical practice guidelines related to study specific interventions (e.g., physical exams, labs, radiological scans, etc.).
- Collaborates with the Principal Investigator and the clinical research team to finalize the MCA and designate funding sources for research costs.
- As needed, develops a comprehensive cost analysis for the clinical research study when preparing the initial study budget. Provides CRMS/WISER training to study staff and entry level colleagues.
- Maintains a library of information on standards of care, National Coverage Decisions (NCDs), Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs), etc.
- Stays abreast of Medicare, sponsor and other federal policy and regulatory issues.
Budget Development and Negotiation
- Works with the Principal Investigator and the clinical research team to develop an internal budget that includes all costs applicable to the study.
- Develops detailed final budgets by identifying all activities, tests and procedures to be performed during the conduct of the study based on the protocol, study calendar and other study documents. Creates visit schedule and budget in OnCore.
- Negotiates with sponsors to reach agreements appropriate to the costs of the trial (as needed).
- In collaboration with Research Billing Team, reviews patient care charges associated with each clinical research study on a periodic basis.
- Works with Special Billing and Department post-award personnel to ensure that charges for all patient procedures are treated appropriately.
Financial Management
- Supports the study team in the financial management of clinical trials originating from federal, foundation, and industry funds by performing all accounts receivable functions. Generates and sends invoices to study sponsors.
- Tracks and monitors receivables from sponsors, including pass-through fees and milestone payments. Generates reports to project study financials. Reconciles payments received to OnCore and CORE Connect (Oracle Cloud institutional financial system).
- Notifies Financial Services of appropriate study account to receive payment. Resolves any financial issues with sponsor as needed.
- Ascertain amount paid and remaining amount due on assigned study sponsor accounts; establish payment plan with Department.
- Contact guarantors regarding past due accounts; re-evaluate existing payment plans as needed when account is delinquent.
- Follow up with Departments to ensure proper amounts are collected; independently recommend action to be taken regarding the account.
- Initiate calls to Departments to ascertain whether the proper amount has been paid on the research account.
- Mail financial statements to Departments.
- Review balances on account and communicate with Departments via phone and email to explain professional and hospital billing and collection policy and procedure.
- At the completion of the study, supports Department post-award personnel and Sponsored Programs in the review of revenue received prior to close out of the study account. Supports the closeout of study activities in OnCore, ClinCard and EPIC.
Reporting and Analysis
- Prepares analyses and reports of clinical trial financials for presentation to Clinical Research Administration Managers, Directors, study teams, Financial Services, and others as requested.
- Assists Principal Investigators with budget monitoring and prepares projections. Production of ad hoc analyses as needed.
Systems Support
- Primary user of OnCore, ClinCard and EPIC.
- Provides education and assistance as needed to new users and study team members in the use and functionality of OnCore and ClinCard.
General Support
- Prioritizes job tasks; demonstrates willingness to assist Manager/Director in the completion of special projects and daily tasks to support the Department’s productivity and efficiency.
- Demonstrates responsibility for personal development by participating in continuing education offerings. Performs other related duties incidental to work described herein.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field with 3 years of relevant experience in clinical research as a financial analyst or similar position.
- Knowledge of OnCore, ClinCard, and/or EPIC research administration is required.
- Minimum of 3 years of Business Office experience in a healthcare environment or Research Office experience preferred.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent phone etiquette and internal/external customer service skills, required.
- Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
- Experience with computerized databases (e.g., Microsoft Excel), word processing (e.g., Microsoft Word), and presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint).
- Demonstrates ability to work independently and manages competing priorities.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
The Financial Analyst I OCR is a position that resides in the Office of Clinical Research (OCR). Under the direction of a Clinical Research Administration Manager, the position is a high-level performer of clinical research administration functions and activities. The position will support and mentor entry-level and mid-level colleagues with assigned activities. The Senior Clinical Research Financial Analyst may be assigned any of the following pre-award or post-award activities for a portfolio of clinical research studies: calendar builds in OnCore (clinical trial management system); Coverage Analysis; budget development and negotiation in OnCore; the setup of studies in ClinCard (electronic participant payment); ClinCard payment coordination; sponsor invoicing; sponsored account invoicing; accounts receivable activities in OnCore; study closeout in OnCore, ClinCard, and EPIC (electronic health record and patient billing system).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Analyst
Target health systems and hospital networks first
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems sponsor Clinical Analysts at higher rates than smaller clinics. These organizations have established immigration counsel and repeat sponsorship experience, making the process faster and less uncertain for you.
Position your degree field precisely
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to clinical analysis. A degree in health informatics, clinical information systems, nursing informatics, or biomedical sciences strengthens your specialty occupation case more than a general business or IT degree.
Highlight EHR system expertise in your application
Employers filing H-1B petitions for Clinical Analysts frequently cite Epic, Cerner, or Meditech proficiency as core job requirements. Quantifying your system implementation, workflow optimization, or clinical data analysis experience makes the specialty occupation argument more defensible.
Understand the TN visa path if you're Canadian or Mexican
Canadian and Mexican nationals can pursue TN status under the Computer Systems Analyst category, which covers many Clinical Analyst roles. TN requires no lottery, no annual cap, and can be obtained at the border or a port of entry.
Get your job description reviewed before the employer files
Clinical Analyst job descriptions that include generalist duties or lack degree requirements can trigger USCIS requests for evidence. Ask your employer's immigration attorney to review the role description before the petition is filed to reduce RFE risk.
Browse sponsor-verified roles on Migrate Mate
Not every Clinical Analyst posting comes with sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters for employers who have active visa sponsorship, so you spend time only on applications where your work authorization situation is already accounted for by the hiring team.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Clinical Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Clinical Analyst roles generally qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as health informatics, clinical information systems, or a clinical science. USCIS has approved H-1B visa petitions for this title across major health systems and health IT companies. Roles where any degree suffices, regardless of field, carry higher RFE risk and may require additional documentation from the employer.
Which visa types are most commonly used to sponsor Clinical Analysts?
H-1B is the most common pathway, used by hospitals, health systems, and health IT vendors including Epic implementation partners. Canadian and Mexican nationals frequently use the TN visa under the Computer Systems Analyst category, which bypasses the lottery entirely. Candidates with extraordinary research or publication records in clinical informatics may also explore the O-1A, though approval standards are significantly higher.
What degree do I need for a Clinical Analyst sponsorship to hold up under USCIS scrutiny?
A bachelor's degree in health informatics, clinical information systems, nursing informatics, biomedical sciences, or a directly related field provides the strongest foundation. General IT or business degrees can support a petition if the job description explicitly requires domain-specific knowledge, but they invite more USCIS scrutiny. Some employers document degree equivalency through a combination of education and years of EHR implementation or clinical workflow experience.
How do I find Clinical Analyst jobs where employers are already open to sponsoring?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Clinical Analyst roles where visa sponsorship is already part of the employer's hiring plan. Searching general job boards surfaces many postings that exclude sponsorship without disclosing it until late in the process, which wastes time. Focusing your search on verified sponsoring employers significantly improves your conversion rate from application to offer.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B as a Clinical Analyst, and what happens to my status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, provided your previous H-1B was lawfully approved and you have not accrued unlawful presence. The new employer must file a cap-exempt transfer petition. Clinical Analysts moving between health systems or into health IT consulting commonly use this pathway.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Clinical Analyst jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.